Our People
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Staff
Dr Chris Freelance
Platform Manager
Dr Chris Freelance is an evolutionary biologist whose research spans comparative morphology, sensory ecology, and neuroscience, and has involved the utilisation, development and refinement of techniques in invertebrate histology and microscopy. As the Platform Manager, Chris provides consultations, facilitates engagement and researcher education events, develops MHP's strategy, and oversees the Platform's staffing and physical infrastructure.
Laura Leone
Laboratory Coordinator
Laura has extensive experience in diagnostic and research histology. She has worked at The University of Melbourne for over a decade where she has encountered a range of samples ranging from brains and livers to leaves, sea anemones and grasshopper eggs!
Lisa Foster
Histology Technical Officer
Lisa completed a Bachelor of Arts/Science with Honours in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at The University of Melbourne. With a research background, she enjoys assisting clients with their histological techniques and integrating her knowledge and expertise into a variety of projects.
Trixie Pineda-Dator
Histology Technical Officer
Trixie, who has a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science has had vast experience in diagnostic histology, special staining, and immunohistochemistry. She uses her knowledge and expertise to assist clients with their histological projects and techniques.
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Governance
Platform Advisory Committee
Members
Prof Andrew Pask – Chair; School of BioSciences
Dr Chris Freelance – Platform Manager, Melbourne Histology Platform
Prof Erica Fletcher – Academic Lead, Melbourne Histology Platform; Dept of Anatomy & Physiology
Dr Richard Frampton – School of Biomedical Sciences
Prof Stephen Rogerson – Melbourne Medical School and Peter Doherty Institute
Ms Tina Cardamone – Phenomics Australia Histopathology and Slide Scanning Service
A/Prof Mohammad Pourkheirandish – School of Agriculture, Food, and Ecosystem Sciences
Secretariat
Ms Vanessa Felice – School of Biomedical Sciences
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Contact us
- Address
- E214 – 216, Level 2 East, Medical Building (181)
The University of Melbourne
Parkville VIC 3010 - biomedsci-histology@unimelb.edu.au
- Phone
- +61 3 8344 5752